Coastal Motorsport 1971 Camaro racing at Brands Hatch

Camaro build, race preparation and arrive & drive

Coastal Motorsport Race Team

Motorsport is part of what proves the workshop's standards. This page is for the race team, the cars Coastal Motorsport builds and runs, and the race preparation and arrive-and-drive opportunities available separately from the local garage services.

1971 Camaro Gen 2 - reimagined

Built in Coastal Motorsport.

Built over two years in the Coastal Motorsport workshop, our Camaro started as a rusted, beyond-repair shell and was reimagined into a modern race car with classic American style.

  • Imported 800kg of all-new steel panels from the USA
  • Created moulds and built an in-house carbon curing oven
  • Every exterior panel made from carbon fibre
  • Chevrolet LS3 376/525 crate engine
  • 525 hp at the crank and 489 lb-ft torque
  • BMW 6-speed manual gearbox
  • BMW E90 M3 front and rear subframes
  • Independent rear suspension and Haltech engine management
1971 Coastal Motorsport Camaro build specification flyer
Full Camaro build specification

Camaro electronics

Haltech engine management and power distribution.

The Camaro uses modern engine management and power distribution to bring a classic shell up to current race-car standards.

Coastal Motorsport Camaro racing on circuit

Haltech engine management

Haltech engine management gives the Camaro the control needed for an LS-powered race build, including engine calibration, monitoring and motorsport-focused setup.

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Haltech engine management

Modern ECU control for the LS-powered Camaro, supporting calibration, engine protection strategies and clear data for track use.

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Nexus Rebel LS

The Rebel LS package is designed for GM LS engine projects, with a terminated harness approach that suits custom builds rather than relying on factory road-car wiring.

Rebel LS overview

Haltech PD16 PDM

The PD16 power distribution module helps replace traditional relay and fuse wiring with programmable, solid-state power control for pumps, fans and other race-car systems.

PD16 overview

Customer Camaro builds

We can build the next Gen 2 Camaro for a customer.

Following the successful debut of our 1971 Camaro race car, Coastal Motorsport is offering customer builds based on the same platform and engineering package. Each car is built to customer specification and priced accordingly.

Proven specification

Original Camaro chassis, full carbon fibre body package, BMW E90 M3 front and rear suspension architecture and LS3 Chevrolet V8 power.

Modern race engineering

Haltech ECU with full Haltech PDM wiring system, coilover suspension, motorsport braking system and race-ready preparation.

Bespoke options

Builds can be tailored with steel or full carbon panels, engine options from 430bhp to 650+bhp, data logging, ABS and traction control packages.

POA + VAT

Each Camaro is built to individual requirements and budgets. Email Charlie for specifications, lead times and build availability.

  • 1100kg dry weight target specification
  • Track day and club racing build options
  • Custom wrap and livery options
  • Demonstrator finished 2nd on race debut at Brands Hatch SpeedFest
  • Designed to combine classic Camaro character with modern GT race car performance

Race preparation

Preparation for cars that need to finish, perform and feel right.

Race preparation is offered as a specialist service separate from the day-to-day local garage work. The same workshop experience used on Coastal Motorsport's own cars can support customer race cars, track cars and performance builds.

Race car preparation

Inspection, setup, reliability checks and practical preparation before race weekends or track use.

Setup and geometry

Alignment, corner weighting and setup support for cars that need predictable handling.

Build and upgrade work

Specialist fabrication, upgrades and problem solving for performance and competition cars.

Event support

Speak to the team about support options for track days, race weekends and car preparation schedules.

Arrive & drive 2026

Alfa Romeo arrive-and-drive opportunities.

Coastal Motorsport will offer arrive-and-drive opportunities in 2026 with Alfa Romeos. This is a dedicated motorsport route for drivers who want to get involved without owning and preparing the car themselves.

Enquire early to discuss availability, experience level and what is included.

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